Description
These hearty oatmeal breakfast bars are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruit. Perfect for meal prep, they make a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the base:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the wet ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry base ingredients (oats through salt).
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients until well combined.
- 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 5. Fold in walnuts, cranberries and chia seeds.
- 6. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan using damp hands or a spatula.
- 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- 8. Cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For vegan version, substitute maple syrup for honey.